Photos: It's hot in Vancouver

Ian Lindsay, PNG09.30.2010

Enthusiastic supporters (L to r): Ahmed Heybrale, Nadine Byrne, Stephanie Dudulec, Tamana Auron, Ida Zaeri and David Mojabi on the beach at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.

Ian Lindsay
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Keeping copol under the beach shower they described as "freezing" Sierra Kortenbach(L) and Robyn Kennett(R) enjoy the fine weather early on the third night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C.Ian Lindsay
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Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.Jason Payne
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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.Mark van Manen
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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.Mark van Manen
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Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.Jason Payne
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The light clouds kept the beach comfortable for strolling in the crowds at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.Ian Lindsay
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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.Steve Bosch
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PNG / Beach-goers pass the time playing volleyball before the start of the fireworks.Mark Van Manen
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Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts fill MacInnes Field at UBC in Vancouver on Saturday, July 24, 2010 to take part in the 8th annual Camp Moomba Yogathon and Blissfest to benefit Canadian children living with HIV/AIDSJenelle Scheider
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Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts fill MacInnes Field at UBC in Vancouver on Saturday, July 24, 2010 to take part in the 8th annual Camp Moomba Yogathon and Blissfest to benefit Canadian children living with HIV/AIDSJenelle Scheider
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Taylor Pischke (blue) tries to get a shot past Julie Rodrigue during the Vancouver Open Pro Beach Volleyball tournament on Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver on Saturday, July 17, 2010.Jenelle Schneider
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Taylor Pischke (blue) signals a serve to her partner as Julie Rodrigue waits to return during the Vancouver Open Pro Beach Volleyball tournament on Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver on Saturday, July 17, 2010.Jenelle Schneider
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Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010. Here a group of regular fireworks friends resorted for 52 pick up while staking out their perfect spot on the beach.Mark van Manen
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The fashion among young women for tattoos seems unabated. If anything tattoos seem to be getting bolder. This photograph was taken on Jericho Beach Sunday.Nigel Horsley
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Monica Escrina, Paula Sanchez and Yanigoe Hernandez (left to right) cheer for Spain in Vancouver on July 11, 2010. They were part of the crowd on Granville Street (between Robson and Georgia), watching the World Cup championship game between victorious Spain and the Netherlands on a big screen.Wayne Leidenfrost
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These Vancouver soccer fans joined hundreds of others in the 700-block of Granville Street cheer on Spain July 7, 2010 during its 1-0 victory over Germany in the FIFA World Cup semifinal from Durban, South Africa.Nigel Horsley
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Delighted Spain soccer fans dance in the 700-block of Granville Street in downtown Vanouver on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 with hundreds of others after watching their team defeat Germany 3-1 in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup in Durban, South Africa.Nigel Horsley
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Here for the beer: A few gentlemen quaff some cold ones at Nat Bailey Stadium, one of the five best places to enjoy beer on a hot day that Green Man blogger Randy Shore identified in his unscientific survey on the subject.Vancouver Sun
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Spectators look on as members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.Jenelle Schneider
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Members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.Jenelle Schneider
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Jasjit "Jimmy" Singh Shergill mingles with the kids, and signs some autographs at Bear Creek Park in Surrey on July 18, 2010. Shergill is a big Punjabi movie star, and was in town for the Fusion Festival.Wayne Leidenfrost
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Summer has finally arrived to Vancouver's Kits Beach as sunbathers, swimmers, in enjoy the first real heat on Wednesday.Les Bazso
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